Rebecca Hennes

Texas education officials seized control of Houston ISD on March 15, 2023, capping a four-year legal battle that some Houston leaders say is driven by Texas Republican leaders trying to push a conservative political agenda on the embattled urban district. The man at the center of the takeover, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, said in a letter to HISD Superintendent Millard House II and other district officials that the state has legal grounds for the intervention, and went on to call out the past…

Former and current shelter volunteers, rescue partners and former staff told the Houston...

The top 25 highest-paid employees working for Harris County are mostly under the...

Jim McIngvale’s rise to Houston celebrity status, starting from his humble beginnings as a failed entrepreneur in Dallas.

Jim “Mattress Mack” Ingvale has been one of Houston’s most recognizable figures for...

A fire at the Shell Chemical facility in Deer Park sent black smoke billowing along Texas State Highway 225 and drew an enormous response from emergency workers. The smoke plume was so big it was spotted by satellites in space. Follow along here for live updates: Contractors return home after receiving treatment Nine contractors were released from local hospitals after being evaluated following Friday’s fire, Shell said in a tweet on Friday night. The company has not described the contractors’…

All eyes are on the Houston lawyer representing the AG during his impeachment trial. But...

The Houston Chronicle’s guide to voting in Texas on Election Day 2023, from the Houston mayoral race to statewide ballot initiatives.

The Houston Chronicle’s guide to the Houston mayoral runoff election, as well as runoffs for controller and city council.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2022. It has been updated to reflect new information about the 2024 freeze. A winter freeze is headed for Houston this weekend, and Houston pet owners should be aware of Texas laws regarding their animals. Texas law makes it illegal for pet owners to leave their animals outside in extreme weather conditions, including in temperatures below 32 degrees. The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, offers more protections for animals housed outside. The new law…